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octagon · 07-19-2011, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

How far are you from the Canadian border? You can get a region free player at wal-mart for 78 bucks. The Seiki is pretty good for a cheapass player.

I'm at the southern edge of Lake Michigan so...

Thanks, though.

frogmort · 07-19-2011, 09:54 PM

First off, yes I copy/pasted this from the Dazed and Confused thread, but I thought it would be appropriate here too:

If you look on the Criterion site, it only lists 'Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 soundtracks' for the Dazed and Confused blu-ray. I was pretty sure that it wouldn't just be the lossy versions, what with it being Criterion, but I sent them an email asking about the details on the audio.

I just received this response from them:

"Thanks for your email!

I've been informed it's DTS-HD.

Hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns, and thank you for supporting Criterion!

Best,
Jon Mulvaney"

I thought you guys might like to know.

Brad1963 · 07-19-2011, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

Yeah, Belle de jour.

I wonder if Purple Noon is also coming. Both films were Miramax released titles in the U.S. Both of which are now out of print.

Monty70 · 07-19-2011, 10:50 PM

Just watched Beauty and the Beast for the first time today. What a beautiful picture. Everything seemed perfect, and I could not be any more pleased with this blind buy. (I am going to watch it again right now)

The Music Room will be viewed this evening.

BohemianGraham · 07-19-2011, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

Incidentally after tempting fate my copy of The Night of the Hunter arrived smashed up from B&N. I only mention it because it was comical just how banged up it was after hearing all of the horror stories. It had very obviously been sat on by something large and heartless. The discs and trays are in perfect shape, though, so I'll survive. (And of course the accompanying Paprika in the standard plastic Blu-ray case was completely unblemished.)

Well I've lost all hope now. You're the third person who said B&N did this. I'm still waiting for my copy.

SpiderBaby · 07-19-2011, 11:09 PM

I'm still waiting for B&N to ship the Music Room. I guess pre-orders to them means "get it after everyone else. Thanks for the money though!"

Dosto · 07-19-2011, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

I'm still waiting for B&N to ship the Music Room. I guess pre-orders to them means "get it after everyone else. Thanks for the money though!"

Basically, yes.

I do hope they manage to get my plastic cases delivered safe.

Tom Hiddleston · 07-19-2011, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

Incidentally after tempting fate my copy of The Night of the Hunter arrived smashed up from B&N. I only mention it because it was comical just how banged up it was after hearing all of the horror stories. It had very obviously been sat on by something large and heartless. The discs and trays are in perfect shape, though, so I'll survive. (And of course the accompanying Paprika in the standard plastic Blu-ray case was completely unblemished.)

I'm very lucky. My copy of The Night of the Hunter was only a little squished.

My copy of Pierrot Le Fou came in a cardboard envelope in perfect condition.

I haven't watched it yet. I'll watch it tonight.

rock, stone · 07-19-2011, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

I'm still waiting for B&N to ship the Music Room. I guess pre-orders to them means "get it after everyone else. Thanks for the money though!"

If it makes you feel any better mine shipped this morning.

I can't wait to laminate the packing slip. I don't know if I'll watch the movie, maybe just the special features.

Monty70 · 07-19-2011, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

Amazon is the same way. I only went back on my promise to never pre-order from them again to lock in Strike at the $20.99 price. I don't understand why they can't ship the Monday or Friday before to arrive on or after street date...like Criterion.com does.

Does Criterion.com offer free shipping?

Cinemach · 07-20-2011, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Monty70

Does Criterion.com offer free shipping?

For orders over $50 they do.

jcs913 · 07-20-2011, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by octagon

There's just too much cool region B stuff - I'm going to have to get off my ass and either reconfigure my old HTPC or just get a region free player.

octagon, I am also from Chicago and just picked up an Insignia DVD2 from Best Buy for the built in wifi for netflix for the bedroom. It also is region-free. I just put in the hack for region-free and it works fine. (I already have an LG BH200 for region-free on my main theater room) I got a floor model for $60 from a north side location. I saw in their computer that more local stores have them in boxes for $99. Some stores had other floor models too. The DVD4 is also region-free too with the same code. Those are harder to find, but are $79 new in the box. The computer said there were 20+ at the stores in Schaumburg and Skokie if you are going that way. Hope this helps...

BTW CG, my 2 releases have not yet shipped from B&N yet. I threw on the Keaton shorts due to the 15% off coupon since the 10% does not work anymore. Their site says they are ready for shipping, but no confirmation yet, so you are not alone in the waiting game.

IronFingaz · 07-20-2011, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

Incidentally after tempting fate my copy of The Night of the Hunter arrived smashed up from B&N. I only mention it because it was comical just how banged up it was after hearing all of the horror stories. It had very obviously been sat on by something large and heartless. The discs and trays are in perfect shape, though, so I'll survive. (And of course the accompanying Paprika in the standard plastic Blu-ray case was completely unblemished.)

I hope my order's ok

I had it shipped to a buddy of mine in CA but he's busy moving and going to SDCC so he havnt been able to check if B&N got everything right and how many, if any, of the cases are broken.

tdwp117 · 07-20-2011, 12:39 AM

hey i was just wondering when the criterion sale ends

rock, stone · 07-20-2011, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

I thought I was the only one who laminated the packing slips!

You might want to keep the disc sealed in case it ever goes out of print. If you read the DVD Beaver review it will give you a good enough idea of what happens in the film for use at cocktail parties and family gatherings. Do what I'm doing and get a copy out from your local public library to watch the extras. Besides, that way you don't have to wipe the french fry grease off your fingers as you thumb through the booklet!

I am functionally illiterate, so I never bother with the booklets anyway. One thing I do like to do is to leave the menu screen open on my tv for hours at a time. I often find the movies themselves to be too distracting when I'm watching UFC on my laptop.

SpiderBaby · 07-20-2011, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jcs913

BTW CG, my 2 releases have not yet shipped from B&N yet. I threw on the Keaton shorts due to the 15% off coupon since the 10% does not work anymore. Their site says they are ready for shipping, but no confirmation yet, so you are not alone in the waiting game.

I just don't see why Criterion can't cut out the middle man and do a 50% off sale on the Criterion.com site. Everyone knows about the B&N sale, so it isn't like they get alot of suckers who will pay the $30 prices still on their site while the sale is going on (maybe they do). Shipping will be so simple ordering with Criterion.

Tom Hiddleston · 07-20-2011, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by tdwp117

hey i was just wondering when the criterion sale ends

August 1st.

Sukuri · 07-20-2011, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

I just don't see why Criterion can't cut out the middle man and do a 50% off sale on the Criterion.com site.

Because they will still charge a premium premium for shipping to Canada and really, no one wants to see that.

Darkcritic · 07-20-2011, 01:46 AM

Great news on the possibility of Belle de Jour

. Not exactly my most anticipated Bunuel release but something is better than nothing. Here I am wish Viridiana will see an upgrade sometime soon. I also wish and pray for Criterion to adquire the rights for Los Olvidados, in my opinion, Bunuel's masterpiece.

octagon · 07-20-2011, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

He acquits himself pretty well, considering. And Janet Leigh is great. But Russell Metty might be the real star. What a run he had in the mid-to-late 50s and early 60s with the Sirk films, The Misfits, Spartacus and of course Touch of Evil.

No argument on either count. The tracking shot gets a lot of attention - and deservedly so - but it's a very good looking film overall and some of bar interiors are really nice.

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Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

Incidentally after tempting fate my copy of The Night of the Hunter arrived smashed up from B&N. I only mention it because it was comical just how banged up it was after hearing all of the horror stories.

Ouch, obviously not 'ha ha' funny but yeah...

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07-19-2011, 09:54 PM	#32762
frogmort Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Frogmorton Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:27	First off, yes I copy/pasted this from the Dazed and Confused thread, but I thought it would be appropriate here too: If you look on the Criterion site, it only lists 'Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 soundtracks' for the Dazed and Confused blu-ray. I was pretty sure that it wouldn't just be the lossy versions, what with it being Criterion, but I sent them an email asking about the details on the audio. I just received this response from them: "Thanks for your email! I've been informed it's DTS-HD. Hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns, and thank you for supporting Criterion! Best, Jon Mulvaney" I thought you guys might like to know.

07-19-2011, 10:50 PM	#32764
Monty70 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Pennsylvania Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 57 Trading Score:3	Just watched Beauty and the Beast for the first time today. What a beautiful picture. Everything seemed perfect, and I could not be any more pleased with this blind buy. (I am going to watch it again right now) The Music Room will be viewed this evening.

07-19-2011, 11:09 PM	#32766
SpiderBaby Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2009	I'm still waiting for B&N to ship the Music Room. I guess pre-orders to them means "get it after everyone else. Thanks for the money though!"

07-20-2011, 12:39 AM	#32774
tdwp117 Active Member Member since:Jan 2011 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:247 DVD collection:15	hey i was just wondering when the criterion sale ends

07-20-2011, 01:46 AM	#32779
Darkcritic Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Blu-ray collection:213	Great news on the possibility of Belle de Jour . Not exactly my most anticipated Bunuel release but something is better than nothing. Here I am wish Viridiana will see an upgrade sometime soon. I also wish and pray for Criterion to adquire the rights for Los Olvidados, in my opinion, Bunuel's masterpiece.

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